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Scurrile
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What's The Definition Of Scurrile?Synonyms | Synonyms for Scurrile: Related Terms | Find terms related to Scurrile: See Also | Scurrile In Webster's Dictionary \Scur"rile\, a. [L. scurrilis, fr. scurra a bufoon,
jester: cf. F. scurrile.]
Such as befits a buffoon or vulgar jester; grossly
opprobrious or loudly jocose in language; scurrilous; as,
scurrile taunts.
The wretched affectation of scurrile laughter.
--Cowley.
A scurrile or obscene jest will better advance you at
the court of Charles than father's ancient name. --Sir
W. Scott.
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